I Became a Food Developer in Another World

"After all, I'll have to come back to pay anyway."

I muttered to myself as I watched Ayla dash out without even settling the bill.

"Hey! You need to pay before you leave!"

As expected, Ayla had to be led back to the tavern by the staff.

After hurriedly finishing the payment, Ayla tried to leave again, but

"If you go out now, you won't see my face again."

"!"

Ayla froze at the threshold of the tavern due to Aria's warning.

"What are you doing? Sit down."

Aria's face was flushed, clearly intoxicated.

Ayla, realizing this, sent me a look that seemed to plead for help, but I pretended not to see it.